oil dipstick CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2013 5.G Owners Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Air Filter6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Battery 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 603

Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever occurs first.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609

•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 659

Cooling System.......................... .620
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............623
Coolant Capacity ...................... .653
Coolant Level ......................... .621
Disposal of Used Coolant .................625
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................622
Inspection ........................... .625
Points to Remember .....................625
Pressure Cap ......................... .624
Radiator Cap ......................... .624
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............622
Corrosion Protection ...................... .631
Cupholders ............................ .278
Customer Assistance ...................... .667
Data Recorder, Event .......................94
Daytime Running Lights ....................225
Dealer Service ........................... .607
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .123Delay (Intermittent) Wipers
..................232
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................604
Dimmer Control ......................... .226
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................630
Oil (Engine) .......................... .609
Power Steering ........................ .489
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................598
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................625
Door Locks ..............................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .260
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .486
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......340
E-85 Fuel .............................. .542
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .474
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